The Zhone 6718-W1 is a versatile broadband gateway for service provider that is seeking a single hardware that can support ultra-high bandwidth application. VDSL2 technology providing up to 100 Mbps downstream and 50 Mbps upstream (profile 17a) can be used to provide video/data services or triple-play services. ISP can use the same gateway for FTTx deployment by using the Gigabit Ethernet WAN to a GPON device.

Inside the home, the 6718 series plays a central role in interconnecting all networking devices such as PCs, game consoles, tablet or smart phones to the Internet. It provides wireless access to all 802 11 b/g/n devices via a built-in 2x2 MIMO antennae. Sharing files and printer among all connected devices is more convenient by connecting to USB drive or printer to one of the USB ports.